Phillip Whitehead
Brookfield,Tauranga
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Leon Smith
Brookfied, Tauranga
01.2024 - Current
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Retail Sales Worker
Bunnings
Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
Labour
A2B Movers
Tauranga, Bay of plenty
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Carpentry
Hamilton Polytechnic
Hamilton, NZ01-1996
Carpentry
Open Polytech
01-1990
Some College (No Degree) -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge, NZTimeline
Painter
Leon Smith
01.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Worker
Bunnings
05.2022 - 12.2023
Labour
A2B Movers
08.2010 - 03.2022
Carpentry
Hamilton Polytechnic
Carpentry
Open Polytech
Some College (No Degree) -
Cambridge High School